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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

killing. told him he was under no OBJ
legation to do so. but if he desired TO
woul1Tecord 1t as part of the proceed
ings. The statement was read TO Erbst
and then signed as sworn to by him.
Marshal Eckhar,: Never knew Erbst
until since the murder Mandorin came
and told me Erbst wanted to see me.
Er5st wanted a hearing; told hlm be
could have hearing. but told him ne
didn't hav. to testify l have the knife
Erbst killed jackson with produces the
knife.)
Jeff SeymoIe; Saw Erbst Christmas
night at Given & Bells saloon; knew
James jackson; they were playing cards
when went in. Sunny Collins. Maxwell,
Jackson and Efbst mad dispute rs 10
a misdeal. Erbst rose and went behind
Collins. Jackson said don't hit 4 man
behind his back" Jackson then pushed
Erbst up against the ice box; ETbst then
treated; l took cigar; don't know what
Jackson took. Erbst went to the pool
table and put on MS overcoat, then went
up to jackson and said
KNOCK IT OFF AGAIN, WILL ToU."
Maxwell went out first, then MandoriG.
Erbst came next and Jackson next; when
they came togetoer they were standing
on bridge over gutter opposite Coyne's
feed store. Jackson came 10 the door of
the saloon and said he was hit with sling
shot. and said take me 10 the drug store
before ] bleed to death" | took bin to
the drug store; he leaned up on show case
and fell TO The floor and died in few
minutes.
John Baumonx: Was in the saloon;
noticed some men playing cards; heard
some dispute; the men then took drink
and went out. In few moments jack
son came in; blood was on the floor
Washed it up; Jackson was man not so
tall:as am. Didn't 90 out and didn't see
the person on the outside
Chas. Collins; Was the partner of
jackson in the game of euchre, Jackson
made misdeal, giving me four cards
instead Of five; this made Maxwell mad
He and Jackson had words; Bell took the
cards away. Afterwards Erbst treated
the crowd. l know nothing about the
cutting.
John S. Bell corroberated Collins. eA-
cept that be said Jackson pushed ETbs
somewhere near the ice box, and didn'
see exactly what he did do.
Jos. Ryan; Was witness to the game
after misdeal, and cards taken by Bell
Erbst treated the crowd. / saw jackson
give Erbst the shove against the ice box
but no fuss or trouble particularly tool
place. Then left and came back. Saw
Jacksons body in the drug store.
| THIS MORNING
James Mandorin was sworn. He knew
Erbst some little; went to Trostel's Oh
First avenue; was in saloon; didn't pla,
cards can't say for sure the order tn,
men left the saloon; saw the knife il
Erbst' had; saw him strike; didn't know
| L., L. h..
got to Trostel's first; Erbst came in 500
after; then started for Davenport. Il
was arrested on bridge by Guard Metsch
did not promise to do what | could t
help him out; don't remember promisn
any money help.
An ARGUS representative here testifie
to interviewing the prisoner in the count
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
BRIEFLETS.
Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday.
Were you at the ball?
Nice eating apples at Hawley's.
Fresh Goldfish and trout at Hawley's.
Fine bananas at Truesdsle & O'Con>
nor's.
Fresh eggs twenty cents per dozen at
Longs.
Nice turkeys and chickens at Lamps
cash store.
Fresh eggs. cheap. at Truesdale &
oConnor's.
Fresh bulk oysters at Tampa cash
store.
Fine fat turkeys and chickens at
Longs
7 Spinning wheel song at n. E. church
Thursday evening.
Choice cabbage and rutabagas at
Truesdale & O'Connor's.
Nice fish of all kinds at Lamps cash
store.
A nice assortment of fresh, salt, spiced
and smoked fish at Longs,
Fresh lettuce, spinach, parsley. young
onions and soup punches at Hawley's.
Fresh and salt perch, trout, white fish
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
Our Standing Army.

Gen. Sheridan's report shows that we
have now less than 25,000 men in our
army. OF these 2, 1902 are officers, so that
we have an officer for every II men. The
highest number of soldiers ever in the
army was in 1865, when we had about 500
mora than 1000, COO In 1890 there was
less than /, 900, and in 1910, shortly before
the second war with England, less than
10000 men guarded the whole United
States. Ten years later II 600 were sufii
Client for all our needs; and in 1S48, at the
close of the Mexican war, we had less
than $4,000 soldiers, and only 100 or so
more officers than we have now. In 1851
the army jumped quickly from 1900 TO
1856, 900 men. 1t increased right along up
to 1865, when it reached the enormous
figure above stated. Frank g. Carpenter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

companied by her aunt, Mrs. Furlong
The defense have acknowledged the kill.
ing as having been done in the manner
as charged in the indictment, but claim it
was done in self defense, and that they
will prove such to be the case.
THE FIRST WITNESS
introduced was DR.. S. c. Plummer, who las
put upon the stand yesterday afternoon.
The witness testified that he was called
to see Jackson at about o'clock theeven>
ing of the murder; didn't know jackson;
saw man in Bengstons drug store in
the back part of the store dead. lying in
pool of blood. Examined the wound,
which was two inches long and ran
downwards and backwards three
and a half to four inches deep. severi ng
the jugular vein and the two main
arteries The mans death was inevitable
from the character of the wound. There
was another wound on thesleft breast
which could not have been made by
the one stroke. 1t must have been made
by separate stroke The knife was an
ordinary jack knife, such as is used by
farmers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
iTarkeman Badd.

c, ". Budd OF Des Moiues, whose
many phenomenal successes as an accu-
Tate shot has excited the ada ration of
all who attended the Forester gun tour
nament at Davenport the first of the
month, after having conquered all the
western sportsmen in his line. has enter
ed with eighteen competitors at Dunellon.
n. j., for the biggest shoot of the year.
The contest comes off today, and is be
tween the best pigeon shots in the world,
among whom are Abe and George Klein
man, of Chicago; Graham of England;
Hayes and Beemer. OF New York; Bilwer,
OF New Jersey; and Mitchell of North
Carolina The match is for fifty birds,
thirty yards rise; SIP so entrance and
FIRST money over 81 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
WAS IT WILLFUL!
The Killing of James jackson by
Geo. Erbst.
The Trial Proceeding Rapidly Before
Judge Glenn--The Evidence for the
Prosecution Nearly All In--Testi-
m0ny so Far.

The trial of George Erbst for the muir
der of james Jackson on Market square
last Christmas night, is progressing with
remarkable rapidity before Judge Glenn
in the circuit court. The case is attract
ing great deal of attention, the court
room being crowded at every session.
TIE Germans AMI Irish are particularly
well represented. the sympathy Of the
forme: being with the prisoner, while the
latter are anxious for his conviction
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 23-As the Wabash
passenger train, due here at $50 Tuesday
morning, was entering Sidney, Ills, abou'
Midnight Monday, a radiator IN the chain
car exploded. Every window i'll the car was
blown ont, with both ends of the car, while
the entire structure was shattered. The cal
was tui! OF s!eepers al the TINS, who wert
thrown all ways Some were seriously in
jured by broken glass AMI iron and wood,
but none fatally. The car caught fire al
once, aud was almost entirely destroyed
Had the accident occurred a few minutes:
before or after the result might have been
terrible
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
RALLIED AROUND BISMARCK.
The Iron Chancellor Gets a Reichstas
After His Own Heart

BERLIN, Feb. 23-At a. m Tuesday re-
turns had been received from 26s districts,
showing the election of forty-four Conserva-
tives, eighteen Imperialists, forty-thres
Centerists, eighty-three National L osrais
eight New German Liberals, six Socialists,
fifteen Alsatians, four Poles All the nsces-
sity for forty-four supplementary elections.
The very latest returns from the districts
in which candidates have been elected and
the political complexion of those IN which
supplementary ballots are required, give as
surance that the government will have g
large majority in the new reichstag.
The National zeitung, commenting upon
the elections, says: The results, as far as
known, give presage of brilliant septenisi
victory Toe results ascertained this after.
noon include % seats won from the reichs
tag majority of Jan. Il, while the Nationa
Liberals have wrested from their opponent!
twenty three districts, OF which twelve wer;
lost by the new German Liberals three by
Centerists, and three by Democrats The
new German Liberals have vertically suffered
a crushing defeat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

The West End Progressive Euchre club
met for the last time this winter at the
residence Of Judge Corn elius Lynde last
evening. The club was entertained BY
Mrs. NJ. c. Hoffman in fine style. Lent
now steps in with its restrictions on
ga!ety. and the worldly amusement Of
progressive euchre is one Of the first to
fall under its ban of disspproval.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
County Bar Association.

A special meeting of the Rock Island
County Bar Association will be neld at
the Office OF E. E. Parmenter in this CITY
this evening at 7:30. 1t is requested that
all attend promptly at thst hour as bus
mess of importance is to be transacted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
Transferred

James OConnor, fer Several years
night operator at the Western Union
telegraph office in this city, left last night
for Leavenworth, Kansas, to take posi-
ton as day operator. O'Connor is a
faithful and efficient operator. and he
will De missed by Manager Looney.
John Kinney, who has been an assistant
in the Office for some time, has been gwen
his place.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

The pain and misery suffered by those
who are afflicted with dyspepsia are in
describable. The distress of the body is
equalled or surpassed by the confusion
and tortures of the mind, thus making its
victims suffer double affliction, The re.
lief that is given by Hoods Sarsaparilla
has caused thousands to be thankful for
this great medicine. 1t dispels the caus-
es of dyspepsia, and tones up the diges>
tive organs. Try Hoods Sarsapsrilla.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 23.-There was great
rejoicing here Tuesday night over the vic
tory of the government Sir John Mac Don
aid is sustained by Il majority of Is to Is.
Conservatives paraded the streets cheering
Justify. The "Riel" cry failed OF its purpose,
and the French Canadians are greatly dis
couraged. 1t is the opinion OF political lead
ers that Tuesdays vote approves il unmels-
ured terms the governments action m The
fisheries question, and that there vii be nc
cessation of efforts to uphold existing treaties
as interpreted by the Dominion government
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
County Building.

TIA NSF EKS.
Feb 2l-Lucinds Sheppard to Clara
l. Parker. nw4 ne! 5. 10. Sc, $1,000.
Jacob Stewart to Wm. G. Fowle, lot 1,
block A Stewards sub division lot 2,
South Moline, $3.50.
County Clerk to John S. Bruner, lots
90 and 81. Illinois City, Taxes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
Cayd of Thanks.

The family of the late Leonard Marcy
wish to publicly express their deep and
sincere gratitude for the kindness and
sympathy extended them during their re-
cent distress and affection.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
PennyroyaI Pills.
"cNiCHESTER,s ENCLIsN.'

TIE ORIGINAL AND OMIT GENUINE.
Safe aud always reliable Beware Of WORTHLESS
mutations Indispensable for LADIES, Ask your
Druggist for "CHoHEsTEE's ESGLIsH" and take
no other, OF inclose SC. tstanps) to for partic
nl8rs in letter by return mail.
NAME PAPER OBlCBgsRER CHEMICAL Co.,
1913 Madison Square, Philadelphia, Pa
Sold by Druggists everywhere. Ask for Chi
chester's English Pennyroyal Pills. Take no
other.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

Crate and egg. ss.75; range No 4 and
nut, So to 50 per ton, screened and deliv-
cred, for best quality of anthracite coal.
e. G. FRAZER
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

The widow
of the slain
m a n with
h er father
less child. at
tracted con-
siderable at
ten tion in
he C o ur I
90 m this
IN ornin G.
She was ac-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
ELECTIONS ABROAD.
A CONSERVATIVE VICTORY WON
OVER IN CANADA.

Sir John Macdonald Gets a New Lease o,
ohieial Life. but by Lessened Major.
ity-Bismarck Triumphs in the German
Elections and Can Have All tbs
Soldiers He Wants.
ToEoNTo, Ont, Feb. 23.-Returns from
the elections Tuesday are pouring in. In
dications are that Sir John MacDonald's
government is sustained Liberal gains in
Quebec and the maritime provinces appear
insufficient to upset Conservative gains on
previous ma ority from Ontario and western
provinces Sir John Macdonald has been
elected in Kingston City by ma jority of l2
and in Carleton county by ma iority of
1909.
Hon. Blake, leader of the opposition, and
most of his lieutenants are returned. Most
of the ministers are also returned though
two of them narrowly escaped defeat, Lln-
gevin, carrying Three Rivers, Que, by 80,
and CARING being returned from London
City, Ont, by 80. Sir Donald Smith, the
Canadian Pacific candidate is elected as an
independent in Montreal West.
Sixty-six constituencies in Ontario return
forty-two supporters OF the government and
twenty eight oppositionists Thirty -four
constituencies in Quebec return twenty mine
oppositionists, one Independent and fourteen
supporters of the government exclusive of
five supporters of the opposition who were
unopposed).
LATEsT-Of the 2f5 members to consti
tute the new house, seven were elected by &C
clamation, and in British Columbia, fout
members are to be elected between this date
and March 81. This left 20i members to be
elected Tuesday. Up To l a. M. Wednesday
the result of the polling indicates the follow.
ing as the result: Conservatives, 81; Liberals,
81; Independents, ;. Territories are not
heard from. The above statement includes
those elected by reclamation, leaving
tbirty-six constituencies TO send returns
which will probably give the Macdonald
government small majority in the new
house.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
A Great Victory
A Terrible Case Of Scrofula
Cured by
Hoods SarsapariIIa

In the winter of 1879 was attacked with
Scrofula in one of the most aggravating forms.
AT one time had no less than thirteen large
assesses over and aroundmy neck and throat,
continually exuding an offensive mass of
bloody matter disgusting to behold, and
almost intolerable to endure. 1t is impossible
to fully describe my sufferings, as the case
was complicated with Chronic Catarrh. After
three years of misery, having been treated by
three physicians, 1 was worse than ever
Finally, on the recommendation of ". ].
Huntley, druggist, of Lockport, was induced
TO try Hoods Sarsaparilla. And now, after
having taken twelve bottles, within the last
twelve months. the serofulous eruptions have
entirely ceased, and the assesses have all
disappeared, except the unsightly sears, which
are daily becoming smaller by degrees, and
beautifully less ! do not know what it NAV
nave done for others, but ! do know that in
my case, Hoods Sarsaparilla has proved an
effective specific indeed. AS an evidence of
my gratitude l send these facts unsolicited
and am ready to verify the authenticity of
this cure. by personal correspondence with
any one who doubts it." CHARLES A. ROB-
ERTs, East Wilson, NY.
This statement is confirmed by w J. Hunt
ley, druggist, OF Lockport, N. Y, who calls the
cure a great rietory for Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Send for book giving statements ofmany cures.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by all druggists. ST. six for SIS. Made
only by C. l. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 sposes One Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

DUBLIN. Feb 2S.-Mr Ryder, sub agent
for the marquis of Cianricarde, has an
nounced his intention to resign his position
which, since the recent evictions from th,
Clanricarde estate has become excessively
1ynnleaSau.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
HE Markets.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23-Tuesday being Wash
ingtons birthday all the exchanges anc
boards of trade were closed, and no quota.
tons were given.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

Island couu-
ty. l held
a n inquest
on the body
of Jas. Jack
son. Didn't
know Erbst
until I saw
him at the
inquest. He
made a vol
untary stale
ment in re-
gard to the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

particle of the Balm is applied into each nos
trl, is agreeable to use and is quickly absorbed.
efectually cleansing the nasal passages of Gu
uiarrIhi virus: causing heslthy secretohs.
membranal Innings of the head from additional
coils, completely heals the and restores the
sense of taste amp smell. Benei-ial results are
realized by few applications 4 horoHq5 treat
'7snt lgiH cere. Price - cents m druggists; by
mail. registered e. cents, Circulars sent free.
ELY BROTHERS. DR. nggists. Owego. ". I.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23

HOsFORDs ACID PHOSPHATE
GIVES SATISFACTORY RESULTS.
Or. O. w. Weeks, Marion, o.. says:
Its use is followed by results satisfaction
~ both to patient and physician"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-02-23
Trains LeaDe for Chicago.
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.

Depot, NoIlne Avcnue.
!. p. COOK, Agent. Rock Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-15

The law against the importation OF contract
labor Is construed by T. & district attorney To-
catei In New YORK, 70 prohibit and punish the act
Of the wariens Of Trinity Church In bringing an
Englsh rector 20 this country under q contract
Tor his services lie holds that singing, occurring,
and acting are not preaching. either singly or N
combination, aud that while the former are e.
cepted under the law the latter Is not Thus by a
perversion Of the spirit OF the law prohibition
leveied against CooIie labor and the purchase OF
the services OF gangs OF cheap hand-workmen from
abroad Is made 10 deny the right OF Americans TO
call 70 their assistance here under contract Euro
pean members Of the learned professions and
Is caused 70 deal side blow at Angiopnobia, 10
furnish an argument for the American party, and
70 uphold the rational protective system By guard
ing the American clergyman against foreign COM
petition when the Law 10 finally and authorita-
lively cons raed 10 viii probably be found % mean
not 50 much as all this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-15

Washington Is admirably adapted 70 be the
meeting place OF the great political conventions
but has at present, no han OF the necessary di.
nrensonS some think that the convention should
nrst be secured say the next democratic conven.
ton on the principle OF catching before cooking
the hare. AMI that then q large temporary struc.
ture could be readily erected at one OF number OF
places Indicated Others favor the building OF a
great ball as a preliminary, claiming that when
accommodations are once provided the conven.
tons political and otherwise, can readily be
brought here. Chicago furnishes a precedent In
the erection or the building OF which the Presdeu,
was 10 have the laid cornerstone Push forward
gentlemen, In both directions work for conven.
tons and worx for the hal. and they are both OBJ
tanned II matters little which comes first the
promise OF q convention or the erection OF the
building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-15

Some OF the newspaper gosstps report that at
the Presidents levees 10 the West places in the
line OF citizens who have turned out TO shake his
hand command good premium. This Is a waste
OF money. BY spending q tribe more these pur-
ehasers OF places might pay the expenses OF a trip
20 Washington during the season, where they
would ind excellent hotel accommodations, polite
and well-nstructed guides a city full OF the most
Interesting sights chance TO study at close range
the workings OF the Government for whose sup
port they are taxed. and the behavior OF the law
makers they have sent here to represent them,
and, at the proper time, the privilege OF shaking
the hand OF the President without any Of the dis
agreeable incidentals Of crush, but In the serene
atmosphere OF his own o1icial home. Such visit
would be Infinitely more satisfactory than great
roQgh-and-tumble reception at which ten hours
Undertaking Is crowded into sixty minutes It
would vastly expand their ideas OF the dimensions
OF the Union and the necessary complication Of
Its government, and make them more charitable
with the occasional mistakes OF public servants
VINO want 20 do night but cannot always see
Clearly In which direction duty leads Last, bur
not least, they would feel a thrill OF pride when
they saw the beauty OF the capital city OF the ma
uon-tneir owa property as truly that OF the
people who live IN it-and they would feel willing
70 have their representatives In Congress vote lib
eral appropriations for It's upouiiding and I'M
provement In every reasonable way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-15
Snxs. VEvrrs AND Dsrss Coon

We are now shaving the largest and most eonplstr
stoek Of hSsos Dres 6oods that has been offered
~ this city.
York and b stcn
btoaaciosss iron sl.75 to saoo In II IL ns~
nhALea
LAr'ess ssock Paris Noveitiss IN the rify.
eton Cloths IN colors for Jsckets and UnteA
wool su;tinss In rndless variety
sLk. Veivet-. and nu.hes IN new sAndeI
oare siIks n al the latest colorx
ons rsrs sfia setvess u e6 par ysrd; best gooda
stenA % yans In bsrnrsley Damaska
New stoeA HOSIERY and Undervsas
Salt~d satin .ininxz, al color.
Csrriause shswls and Blsukes.
1aets serer,or bia.h siks. IN sr.des
"seorualy rseoumsnd TIE Psrfssfion
90 10 fAcA v. Il saUsrER Z soma
sls PennsyivuaA eve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-15
BIC BARGAINS liz BLANKETS.
MEN SHOULD Know

That the best time to place their orders for Gus
tom-lnade shirts In ct the beginning Of cold
weather. because the muslin, being new and
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than that of shirt which has become thin from
long wear aud constant washing. You buy .
half dozen or dozen shirts now. and by spring
or summer the muslins have worn thin, and
they make delightful summer shirts
We have an experienced and competent shirt
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operatives and Q stock of shirt materials
which enables u to give the best qualities and
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